Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe

Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe

This delicious broccoli salad is a popular side dish at Chicken Salad Chick, and for good reason! It's packed with fresh broccoli florets, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all tossed in a creamy and flavorful dressing. This copycat recipe is easy to follow and uses ingredients that you likely already have on hand. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables to your diet.
Whether you're serving it up for a summer cookout or a potluck dinner, this broccoli salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. In addition to being delicious, it's also very versatile. Feel free to add in your own favorite ingredients, such as chopped red onion, dried cranberries, or sunflower seeds.

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 10 oz broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup mayonnaise (Duke's mayonnaise preferred)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Add the broccoli florets to the dressing and toss to coat.
4. Stir in the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, red onion (if using), dried cranberries (if using), and sunflower seeds (if using).
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!
7. Tips:
8. For a shortcut, you can use pre-cooked and crumbled bacon.
9. If you don't have Duke's mayonnaise, you can use another brand of mayonnaise. However, Duke's mayonnaise has a tangy flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients in this salad.
10. To prevent the broccoli from browning, you can blanch it for 1-2 minutes before adding it to the salad. Simply place the broccoli florets in a pot of boiling water, then drain them and rinse them with cold water.
11. This salad is best served chilled. However, if you're short on time, you can serve it at room temperature.